Iseppo Foresto
Iseppo Foresto is documented as an artist active during the mid-16th century, with verifiable output centered around the year 1564. Lacking established biographical dates, his career is primarily reconstructed through his published works and designs.
Foresto is associated with 15 documented books or publications represented in institutional databases. His most significant identified work is the design compilation Lucidario di Recami, a pattern book illustrating various designs, with specific pages (such as pages 10 and 11, recto and verso) preserved as individual records. These documents, produced for commercial or instructional purposes, provide valuable insight into 16th-century design. Due to their age, these historical works are frequently available today as royalty-free reference material.
The enduring importance of Iseppo Foresto's work is confirmed by its preservation in major repositories. Original copies and high-quality prints of his publications are held within the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
